# Missouri vs. Kansas: the Border War is back

> A rivalry that started in 1891 renews Friday night in Lawrence, and you don't need cable to watch it.
- Title: Missouri vs. Kansas: the Border War is back · Billboard
- Summary: A rivalry that started in 1891 renews Friday night in Lawrence, and you don't need cable to watch it. The game is on Fox at 5 p.m. PT Friday, Sept. 11. Fubo…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/how-to-watch-2026-missouri-vs-kansas-game-free-online-1236337680
- Author: Sophie Dunne
- Published: 2026-09-11T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: college football, missouri, kansas, streaming, rivalry
## The Border War returns
Missouri and Kansas meet Friday, Sept. 11 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. Kickoff is 5 p.m. PT on Fox.

> Few college football rivalries come with as much history and bad blood as Missouri and Kansas.
## 135 years of bad blood
The rivalry dates to 1891 and has produced 121 meetings. Missouri holds a thin all-time edge at 57-55-9.
## The 2012 breakup
The teams played nearly every year until Missouri left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. The series only came back last season.
## Tigers come in favored
No. 23 Missouri opened with a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Kansas beat Long Island 51-6. FanDuel has Missouri by 5.5, with an over/under of 50.5.
## Four straight for Missouri
Missouri has won the last four in the series, including 42-31 in 2025. Kansas is playing at home to end that run.
## How to watch without cable
Fox streams on Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. The first three offer free trials of three to five days; Sling skips the trial at $19.99 a month.

> These streaming platforms include Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2, as well as hundreds of other channels.
## Key takeaway

The game is on Fox at 5 p.m. PT Friday, Sept. 11. Fubo, DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV all carry it with a free trial, and Sling runs $19.99 a month.